With statistics showing that the majority of Australian 17 year olds have tried an illegal drug at least once, and the age of first experimentation with drugs lowering, according to the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training, the grant from the International Association of Scientologists making hundreds of thousands of drug-information booklets available to Australian anti-drug groups couldn't be more timely.
 | | Inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard in his research into the effects of drugs on the mind and spirit, Scientologists are committed to helping youth make informed decisions about drug-free living. |
The Truth about Drugs brochure and 10 new anti-drug booklets cover the most commonly abused drugs, including crystal meth (ICE), marijuana (the most frequently abused drug in Australia after alcohol), ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, LSD, crack, painkillers, Ritalin and even inhalants.
For the past 13 years the Drug Free Ambassadors (DFA) have been working in the community to bring the message of living a drug-free life to young people throughout Australia. Using these new materials, this charity has been organizing lectures to schools and other concerned organizations and community groups. They are also encouraging other groups and individuals to open DFA chapters, reprint the booklets and carry on this important work.
According to spokesman Cyrus Brooks, "Undertaking to handle the drug problem is no light task. It's a David and Goliath venture, but if entire communities work together to solve the range of problems associated with drugs, significant strides can be made."
"Governments at State and Federal level want more prevention and education," Brooks goes on to say, "for example, the National Strategy on Drug Education endorses drug education, and it is built into the Ecstasy and Cocaine Prevention and Treatment Plan from NSW Health. The Drug Free Ambassadors are working straight down this line. Every youth who makes an informed decision that drugs don't have to be part of his or her life is a step forward for all of us."
Inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard in his research into the effects of drugs on the mind and spirit, Scientologists are committed to helping help youth make informed decisions about drug-free living.
For more information, contact the Ambassadors group at info@drugfreeambassadors.com.au or 02 9692 7308.
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